Some plaintiffs in vaginal mesh lawsuits have been awarded multi-million judgments at trial.

      The types of recoverable damages include:

• compensatory damage awards, for losses directly related to an injury,
• medical bills, 
• lost wages, 
• pain and suffering, 
• permanent disability, 
• emotional distress, 
• loss of quality of life, and 
• spousal loss of consortium. 

      Punitive damages are awarded when the defendants named in a lawsuit are found guilty of intentional misconduct and gross negligence.